Superintendent - Underground Asset Management

• The success of this project will influence future U/G mining projects at RTK.
• Join a global mining organisation with an exceptional safety culture.
• Excellent opportunity for career development of technical expertise in a major Metro Area - Salt Lake City

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Superintendent – UG Asset Management to establish and lead a team for the management of both fixed and mobile equipment to support operational readiness for mining of the Lower Commercial Skarns (LCS) and on-going mining at Kennecott Underground.

This role is instrumental in ensuring fixed and mobile equipment required for underground operations are managed, ensuring a safe work environment, asset availability and budget management while committing to the on-going improvement of systems and processes supporting asset management. Reporting to the Manager – UG Operations and working in a collaborative environment, you will:

• Plan, lead and oversee the safe execution of an integrated Asset Management Plan, actively setting the standard for safety, procedural compliance, and fatality prevention.
• Coordinate, participate in and ensure safe risk management practices are developed and maintained, ensuring all activities meet a risk profile acceptable to RTK.
• Assist with the procurement of fixed and mobile equipment to support operational readiness and on-going mining operations.
• Responsible for contractor management activities involving fixed and mobile equipment, including the creation of new Contractor Management Plans when new contractors are onboarded.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including contractors and technical teams to ensure Asset Management is running efficiently and effectively, ensuring all project objectives are met.
• Actively identify, recommend, and implement potential improvements with a focus on Asset Management equipment, systems, and processes.
• Undertake regular inspections to ensure that all standards, policies, and procedures are complied with in the operations area.
• Plan and implement asset management systems, processes and practices for underground projects and operations.
• Implement and lead relevant audit and assurance activities across the scope of asset management system.

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• 5+ years of leadership experience leading projects and teams.
• 5+ years prior experience leading asset management.
• Knowledge of the key value drivers in the mining industry and project management skills with ability to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Experience in project management, change management, cross functional team leadership and risk management practices.
• Understanding business improvement methodology, including lean production.
• Good written and oral communication skills & computer proficient in the Microsoft office Suite.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mining, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Industrial or related field.
• Experience with regulatory systems in the US, including federal agencies (e.g. MSHA, EPA, CFR, etc.)

What we offer

We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US. Kennecott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto. For more than 110 years, Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich orebody of the Bingham Canyon Mine. Kennecott is a strong economic driver and strives to be a valuable community partner through strategic partnerships, charitable giving and sustainable development practices.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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